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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,352.90, 372,607.11 and 159,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,352.90, 372,607.11 and 159,706.50 is: 239,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,352.90 : 372,607.11 = 159,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,352.90/372,607.11 = 159,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,352.90x = 372,607.11 × 159,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,352.90x = 59,507,777,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,507,777,413.22/248,352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,609.75

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